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Canon 600D vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
66
Imaging
59
Features
72
Overall
64
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Canon 600D vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Released March 2011
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Earlier Model is Canon 550D
  • Renewed by Canon 650D
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D
  • Updated by Pentax K200D
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Canon 600D vs Pentax K100D S Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 600D and Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 600D was revealed 3 years after the K100D S which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the 600D scores against the K100D S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Pentax K100D S

 600D K100D S 
ReleasedMarch 2011June 2007More modern by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kSharper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Canon 600D

 K100D S 600D 

Common features in the Canon 600D and Pentax K100D S

 600D K100D S 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 600D vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 600D enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 600D and the K100D S.

Canon 600D vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and K100D S is 66 and 65 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 600D and K100D S.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon 600D to deliver extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger 600D will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 600D vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography information
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
75
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
54
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (440 per charge)
45
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography highlights
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 600D
Vlogging with Pentax K100D S
70
selfie friendly display
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 600D vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Pentax K100D S
 Canon EOS 600DPentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 600D Pentax K100D Super
Also Known as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-03-31 2007-06-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lbs) 646 grams (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 793 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $799 $520